How Can I Help?

Feed the huntry

MURFREESBORO - Greenhouse Ministries is hosting a women and children's Thanksgiving supper that will be offered Nov. 22 at the Walnut House. The event is free and open to women and children in three local shelters.

Groups are needed to sponsor one menu item for 80 people. Items needed include turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, dressing and sweets. Monetary donations are also welcome. Food must be delivered by 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22 to Walnut House, 116 N. Walnut St.

The cupboards are bare at Greenhouse Ministries, 309 S. Spring St.

Most of the staples are needed, including:

? Beans

? Soups

? Cereal

? Dried pasta

? Rice

? Canned vegetables

? Peanut butter

? Canned meats

? Spaghetti sauce

Greenhouse Ministries is located at 309 S. Spring St. For more details on how to help, call 615-494-0499.

Barnabas Vision has variety of needs

MURFREESBORO - Barnabas Vision, a faith-based nonprofit, is offering various ways people can serve in the community. Here are some opportunities:

Nov. 22 - Help with Thanksgiving dinner at a local school

Dec. 1 - Coat drive

Dec. 12 - Open house

Dec. 20 - Domestic Violence Program Christmas party

Ongoing needs are transportation to doctor visits for those in need and donations of Christmas presents for students and families. Always needed are those who can read at local nursing homes.

If you would like more information about any of the events you can email david@thebarnabasvision.org.

Benefit spelling bee for literacy

MURFREESBORO - Help promote literacy in Rutherford County and attend the seventh annual Read To Succeed Celebrity Spelling Bee today.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. today at World Outreach Church, 1921 New Salem Highway, followed by dinner at 6 o'clock. The spelling bee will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person.

Items up for grabs in the silent auction will include Dollywood tickets, photography sessions, legal services, artwork and more.

Read To Succeed is a local literacy initiative.

Donations are welcome if you cannot attend. Visit readtosucceed.org or call 615-738-7323 for details.

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How Can I Help?

Greenhouse Ministries is hosting a women and children's Thanksgiving supper that will be offered Nov. 22 at the Walnut House. The event is free and open to women and children in three local shelters.